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Healthy shrubbery can enhance the curb appeal of your property. Like other landscaping features, though, shrubs require periodic maintenance. This includes regular pruning. Once you’ve purchased all the necessary equipment from a reputable tool sales supplier, follow these tips to maximize the benefits of pruning.

Do:

Prune during the right season. 

Depending on the species of your shrubs, they may need to be pruned during the spring or the winter. Shrubbery should never be pruned during the fall, however, as it could trigger growth that doesn’t have time to harden before winter strikes. You should also prune new shrubs immediately after planting them to ensure they thrive from the beginning. 

Maintain your tools. 

tool salesSharpen the shears as needed so they always make clean cuts. You should also sterilize the blades with rubbing alcohol between plants so you don’t inadvertently transfer a disease from one shrub to another. A tool sales supplier can offer further tips for maintaining specific pruning equipment.

Don’t:

Get over-zealous. 

You should only remove dead branches and a few overgrown patches during each pruning session. Do not cut off more than one-third of the shrub. Excess trimming could cause so much trauma that the plant will be unable to stimulate enough growth to recover.

Overlook the shrub’s natural shape. 

Every species of shrub has a distinctive silhouette. While shrubbery shaping is an impressive art form, it’s also incredibly high-maintenance. Before pruning your shrubs into unnatural shapes, consider the upkeep that this will entail. If you want to keep your landscaping chores at a minimum, it’s better to highlight the natural silhouette of each species on your property.

 

For quality pruning equipment, turn to Hamilton Rental Center Inc. This company has been offering tool sales and rentals to customers across the Hamilton metro area and southwest Ohio since 1984. Contractors and handy homeowners rely on them for everything from asphalt sealer to power tools. To learn more about their supply inventory, visit their website. Call (513) 868-8665 to speak with a friendly representative about your equipment needs.

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